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Mating Manatees In Pompano Beach Cause Quite The Commotion

About a dozen sea cows gathered in shallow waters near the beach, attracting a crowd that stood at a distance, according to reports. Miami Seaquarium and Florida Fish and Wildlife officials said the animals were likely mating.

According to the FWC, a female manatee reaches sexual maturity in three to five years, while a male reaches sexual maturity in five to seven years. Males aren’t part of the “family unit," and they usually leave females alone after their breeding period.